Teaching English in Thailand 2021 | Q & A | Desi Abroad
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- In this video I have answered most of the questions that individuals have asked me about teaching in Thailand. I tried my best to answer as many questions as I could to the best of my knowledge.
Please be sure to understand that the questions that I have answered are based on my experiences. Hope this video helps clear things for you and you find it useful.
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00:00 Video Intro
00:57 Air-conditioning in classroom / Teacher attire
01:49 Where do I teach?
02:58 Education system in Thailand
05:23 TOEIC requirements for NNES teachers
05:54 Where I did my TEFL certification from?
07:32 What are the skills needed to become an EFL teacher in Thailand?
09:51 Is TEFL internship worth it?
11:32 Can I teach private tuition after school in Thailand to earn extra income?
12:13 Can I apply for a teaching position in Thailand without being in the country?
13:22 Is TEFL certification a must to teach in Thailand?
14:24 Is a bachelor's degree in education important to Teach in Thailand?
15:21 Teacher salary in Thailand
17:52 Can I teach part-time while studying in an university?
18:32 Does SEE TEFL hire Non Native English Speaking Teachers (NNES)?
19:08 Can I do a TEFL course from my country / IMPORTANT ADVICE
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One of the best guide video of all time with detailed information.
Thank you so much Sir.
Thank you so much for your video....the Q&A is significantly helpful for all the aspiring ESL teacher abroad.....
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Your explanation way so nice good and simple everybody understand but you say thank you sir👍💯
This is very informative, thank you
Very informative, well done sir just had a few more questions below. Any answers would be greatly appreciated
Extremely helpful
Very informative like always keep it up
Hlw Sir I Really Wanna Work In Thailand As a English Teacher Thnq For The Information It Helped Me A Lot
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Thank you for your support!
Very informative
02:58 very good point! As an English teacher currently in Thailand I want to expand more on education.
Students learning English in Thailand is similar to Americans learning Spanish or German in the USA. Nobody cares about it and you got to do it because the government requires it for graduation. However, people do not use the language and their day-to-day life. Back home in the u.s.a. most Americans can say hello and where's the bathroom in Spanish whereas most High School Thais struggle to understand something as simple as "How are you?" Even though they have been learning English since Kindergarten.
Thailand has one of the lowest proficiencies of English in Asia and the world. As a subject, English is not taken seriously at government schools and your classes May often be interrupted for students to participate in Thai culture activities like dancing, handicrafts, Etc. It's also not uncommon for teachers to pull students out of your class so that the students can study for their science or history exams. Being an English teacher in Thailand is basically being a glorified babysitter and as a western teacher you are considered a real teacher by the students but not by your Thai colleagues who had to go to school for a long time take hard exams and, unfortunately, get half the pay that you'll get when you come here.
Thailand is a great country to teach English if you're looking for a gap year, a pit-stop during your world tour, or somewhere to detox from Western culture. Unlike China, Japan, or Korea, you will not be reimbursed for your airfare. Unlike China Japan or Korea, you will earn between $900 to $1,000 if you are white. If you are brown or a different color your value goes down to about 25,000. I'm not sure how much that is in US dollars. In Vietnam you can earn around $2,000 and the cost of living is cheaper than Thailand but Vietnam doesn't have the beaches that we have here. In China, Japan, and Korea, you can earn more than $2,000 a month and in most cases you get reimbursed for airfare. If you just want to experience Thailand for cheap then it might be better for you to teach in East Asia where you can make a lot of money and then use that money to take a month-long vacation in Thailand or longer.
Another question I have for you is why are you wanting to teach? Is it because it's the only job westerners are allowed to do in Thailand legally?
If you truly care about changing lives do not come here because Thailand is a military dictatorship and everybody falls in line with whatever the General in Bangkok tells the country to do. You won't change the education system here and you should not suggest a better way to do something at the school. Everybody mindlessly obeys the orders of whatever Bangkok tells them to do.
The worst part about teaching here is being the only one who cares unlike the students or the Thai teachers teachers who became teachers so that they can get automatic tenure, financial security and free health care. You will not be able to pay your Bill's back home in the west and afford travel if you teach in Thailand because you only get paid for eight months out of the year. You have summer vacation from March until May and you can travel or do anything you want but you won't get paid during that time. I live my life like a poor monk so it's not a problem for me. But for you in the West who don't want to live like you're poor just to afford your bills back home and travel, think twice before coming here.
Hello do you only make 1000 a month ? Do you have time for a side hustle ? I am planning to offer personal training in a gym on my days off .
@@nickwatland3565 that's illegal and you could be deported! The only side hustle you are allowed is teaching English. Thailand is a land for Thai, it's not a cheap land for westerners to escape the high cost of living in their own country. Millions have had the same idea as you.
You wouldn't want to come here anyway because thousands of people are being hospitalized for the extreme Air Pollution here. I am one of them. I'm still choking on my mucus and it's hard to breathe. You can book at Thailand's air quality by going to the app "AirVisual". You should also know that you can't drink tap water in Thailand. You have to use plastic bottled water for everything.
I have no side Hustle. I only teach English. This means that I have money to live comfortably in the country when I'm not choking on air pollution but I don't have enough money to go back home or to save for my future.
If I could go back in time and do this all again I would teach and Vietnam, Taiwan, or Busan, Korea.
And those countries you make two times more money and you have the freedom to work jobs other than teaching English.
Thailand is a dead-end country and it can be very lonely. The only good thing about it is that is cheap. Ninety-nine percent of the things that influencers say is BS. They're selling your false dreams to increase their digital Nomad income.
@@kendrewreviews thanks ! I’ve been there a few times already. Definitely met people doing exactly what I mentioned and they were living okay haha. Nice though , maybe I’ll go do it at Vietnam instead . Sorry to hear you don’t like it there , I really enjoyed the country .
I also did TEFL training with SEETEFL - great teachers and methods. Highly recommend
Hey, I am thinking about your point of doing the TEFL course from the host country rather than the home country. I think this a very important suggestion, so thanks for stating it. That creates a secondary question in my mind, I am wondering if you know the answer to it... If I do the TEFL course in Thailand and start a job there, but decided to try other opportunities in the future (Vietnam, South Korea, etc) will the Thailand TEFL certificate be valid there, or does each country have its own TEFL certification requirements? In other words, is TEFL certified internationally, or regionally?
Yes! The TEFL certificate is valid for those countries as well. Many people follow the path that you have suggested and some from my own course went to countries like Korea, Vietnam and Laos to teach after completing their TEFL course from Thailand.
Awesome video - all of your videos are so informative! :D
I'm from the UK, I have an English degree and a TEFL certiticate (TEFL Gradtuate 120 Hours online) I also have experience in UK schools and I've spent the last 6 months teaching english to Chinese kids online. I'm moving to Bangkok soon do you think I would struggle to find a TEFL job in Bangkok? Thanks Desi!
I think you will do great! but again, it is not a 100% guarantee. Just make sure you do some research before you move about the schools, websites, FB Pages and other things that can make you aware of opportunities available.
Thanks for this. Did you apply from your home country before you made the move. Does NES mean you are from South Africa USA Canada New Zealand Australia? I am not from one of those countries but English is my native language.
No, I applied for a job while I was in Thailand. NES does mean these countries. Even if you are Non Native you can still teach in Thailand
Can we do this certificate on visit visa in Thailand? TEFL
Can we apply job as a English Teacher After Completing Masters
This video is best , thanks a ton for working hard !!
I have just one question , I have done my bachelor and masters degree however it's in Commerce Background so B.ed in English as a Second Language Course is only available online through Asian College of Teachers ? But doing online B.ed will be worth it , if u have other ideas kindly do suggest ...
I believe any type of degree is fine. Doesn't matter if it was done online or onsite.
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I have to disagree with the notion that you have to be in Thailand to get a job there. Personally, I have had several job offers from Thailand when I am currently in China. In addition, there are programs to hire teachers from outside the country. They hire you and place you in their contracted schools.
Hi there,
Thank you for your comment. As I have noticed and seen that schools do prefer teachers to be in the country to apply for a teaching position but was not aware of opportunities available from outside. Thanks for letting me know.
Can you please inform me if the opportunities you are mentioning are available through agents?
Do you have to have a bachelors degree? I'm getting mixed messages on this.
So as a non native I need toefl and tefl certification ?
I have a bachelor degree but only 3 years not 4 is that can cause a problem ?
Why c tefl so expensive ?
Yes, Majority of the school will ask for a TOEFL score. 3 year degrees are acceptable from a credited university.
Hi.. I really want to know something if I come to Thailand to look for a job as an English Teacher with a tourist Visa which last only for 3 months what do I need to prepare myself with?
Have you education documents with you (including transcripts), teaching certificates and a resume. Also, you can extend your tourist visa I think for another 30 days (depending on which country you are from) to keep searching for a job.
When I Google tefl certification I see search results about getting your certification in 9months then I searched Chiang mai tefl course that costs $1590 USD in 4 weeks. Is this the same certification or is the class in Chiang mai just for in person practice or you earn the actual tefl certificate? Also, do the schools in Chiang Mai offer help in finding or providing accommodations as part of their benefits package. I'd really like to work in Chiang mai because my father retired and he lives in Chiang mai
4 weeks or 120 hours is the standard for TEFL Course and you DO get an actual TEFL Certificate. I am not sure about the 9 months course and do not know much about it. Some schools might offer accommodation but it is not often.
Hi there, I wanted to know post getting TEFL certification and working for 1 year in the teaching line, can I then shift my career from teaching to management jobs as per my background.. Let me know dear please.
I believe there are opportunities like those here in Thailand
If a student shifts to suppose Chiang Mai for this course , what amount of monthly expenditure should he keep in mind , for survival ?
What are the working hours and how many days a week for teachers .
Schools are usually 5 days a week and foreign teachers are expected to teach around 20 hours per week (this does not include preparation time and other activities)
For the living expenses, you can watch my cost of living video linked below:
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Sir , is a "3 year" bachelor degree eligible to teach English in Thailand or the bachelor degree we pursured must be a 4 year one ??
Yes, a 3 year Bachelor's degree is acceptable from a credited university.
Sir what are major requirements to apply as a teacher in thailand?
Hello, good day. Please can you help me to get a visa to Thailand? Pla.
does SEE TEFL provide internship programme to non-native's as well or it's just for the native one's as mentioned on the website?
It is usually reserved for Natives but there is an exception. If you are interested in the internship program, as a Non-native you will be required to go through an interview with the director to see if you can fit into the program. Hope that answers the question.
@@Desiabroad Thanks Man! and Is the internship open now-a-days? or it will after some period of time post covid?
As far as my knowledge is, the next internship program is expected to start on the 20th of September 2021
What's a see Tefl?
Send the link to apply for teaching position
Thank you for this video. I have a question. Can I get a job with no degree, few years classroom experience from my country and I'm about to start the TEFL online?
As per the requirements of the Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Education, they will require you to have a degree for them to issue you a work permit which is needed to teach legally in Thailand.
Hope that helps
@@Desiabroad yes it does. Thanks 😊
@@Desiabroad apparently there are other ways to teach in Thailand without a degree legally. I have a few people I know that work that side without a degree although they do have TEFL Certificate. The visa differs though. I don’t have much details but it is possible at the moment.
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I think the guy asking about internship was worried about the cost of living in Japan vs thailand and not getting paid
Did you need sealed transcripts for immigration?
No
What job did you do before you made the jump to teaching? I am a nnes but English is my first language. I have a strong business background. Does that make me more marketable. I also have a first degree and an mba. I plan to do a tefl course in Thailand.
I am from a business background myself. It does not add any specific value towards your teaching career in Thailand. A TEFL course will make it easier to land your first teaching position. Make sure that the institute you complete your TEFL course from, helps/guides you in finding a teaching position
Some countries like india where english is widely spoken still do we need TOEIC test ? I am doing my TEFL 220 hours with YLTT and you gave another task so confused😐
I understand your concern. Even though English is widely spoken, India is still considered a Non-Native English country, that said, schools MIGHT require you to present your TOEIC test scores if they consider to hire you for a teaching position.
Hope this helps.
What kind of visa do I need to attend the tefl course? It's a 4week course
You can complete your TEFL course on your tourist visa
Is a tourist visa guaranteed at arrival like Philippines, just show up at airport get 59 day visa or does tourist visa require more steps for Thailand
What length of visa do teachers receive and do you need to have the 25k in bank account
As a teacher, you will be issued a Non-immigrant B visa which needs to renewed annually. For a teaching position, you do not need to show proof of adequate funds.
Thank you, any idea when schools might go back to normal my dad lives in Chiang mai and told me 2 days ago that most of the teachers he hang out with had to go back home
Hi sir plz as i hve seen ur video it was vry informative n you told that v need to go for ielts or TOEIC .Sir plz suggest which ielts v need academic or general.
If I had to choose between IELTS and TOEIC, I would go with TOEIC as it is much easier and accepted much more widely by Thai schools. Hope this helps!
Is it true that ielts or toeic lasts only for 2 years and after that we need to take once again the exam?
@@vasundharas8488 yes, they are only valid for 2 years but you don't have to give it again if you are not required to
And What are The Visa's which are Required To Work in Thailand or to go there And Have You Taken Any Course for Spoken English
Thank you for watching my videos.
To be able to work in Thailand you need get a Non-immigrant B Visa as well as a work permit issued by the Thai government.
No, I did not take any spoken English courses.
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I'm so glad I came across your video and you touched on most areas. But you missed the elephant in the room, *racism in the TEFL recruitment.* I have been teaching English in Japan for 4 years, and I'm a native English speaker, but I happen to be Brown. So I have faced a lot of racism. How bad is racism for Black/Brown folks in Thailand? I have heard some horrific experiences from fellow teachers. Can some share their experiences / thoughts ? Thank you. 🙏🏾
In a roundabout way, I think he did address that to some extent at the 16:00 mark.
Hi there,
I believe I did touch on that topic but didn't want to be very direct in pointing it out. Yes .... but that doesn't mean there are no opportunities. Quite a few Brown teachers here.
Are they any jobs for Maths Teacher in English language in Thailand?
Yes there are!
@@Desiabroad Can you suggest any websites or schools where i can apply?
sir, is it eligible for applying teaching English with 2 years degree in English language?
I'm not sure. I will try to find out and get back you on this
Sir. Thank u for the great info.👍
How long will take the TEFL course completion? And how much they cost??
I have a friend in Surat Thani... If i came there with the 60 Days visiting visa... Can i done TEFL??
It's a 4 weeks course and can be done easily on a visiting visa. You can find the details for the cost and everything else by clicking on the link below:
SEE TEFL / TEFL Course Info and Registration: bit.ly/2KoM4kl
@@Desiabroad thank u sir.. Let me check👌
i have a bachelor degree of English ,but i am a non-native speaker . i'm scared that they won't accept me 😔
Hello Sir, can u please make a video listing names of the websites where we can look for legitimate job placings? Thank you for your great content.
Great suggestion! I will look into it 😊
@@Desiabroad thank you ☺☺
What do you mean "only"CELTA? Please do your research
I am post graduate , working for American Express voice job , have 9 years of experience. What’s possibility to get teaching job after tefl certification
Hi there,
For NNES teachers, like I mentioned in my video that it would be a struggle to find a job but that does not mean that you cannot find a job. It takes time to find the right opportunity but they are definitely out there. Also, finding the right place to complete your TEFL certification from plays an important rule as well. hope this helps!
@@Desiabroad thanks a lot for being honest . Will surely register for seetefl very soon
Also plz let us know what is the fee for TEFL course in Thailand sir??
1,500 USD
Hi.. sir.. I'm sri Lankan and I would like to work at Thailand as a non native english teacher. But I have no english Degree.how can I get TEFL certificate. I can speak and unerstand thai language. I need your opinion...
Hi there,
I am assuming from your question that you have a degree from a Thai university?
If so, Then you can still get a TEFL Certificate and a Job if you have good control of the English language.
@@Desiabroad sir... I haven't any degree form thai university. .. I want know how to get TEFL certificate in correct way....
Can I teach ECONOMICS in Thailand ⁉️⁉️
Hey guys!
If you guys decide to join SEE TEFL for the TEFL Course, it would be awesome if you can give my reference when registering, as it helps me to support my channel by claiming affiliation. They will not be charging you anything extra for it. Thank you!
SEE TEFL / TEFL Course Info and Registration: bit.ly/2KoM4kl
Paid Internship Program - Teaching English in Thailand: bit.ly/3szMANK
Did you just say that you have good grammar and pronunciation? Lol!
@@christorretto6050 I said it helps. I understand that I made some mistakes in the statement. My apologies for not double checking my mistakes.
@@Desiabroad all good man. I have met and seen a lot of Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis that deny they have an accent and they somehow believe they are speaking with a native English accent. The accent is so thick and it's confusing as to why they continue to go all out to deny they have an accent.
Sir what about Filipino Teachers??? I heard from my Auntie only 15k the most salary of Filipino teachers. Is that true??????? Filipino Teachers' professions here in the Philippines are crowded that is why most of us go abroad/another country. Please reply!
Unfortunately your aunt is right. I have seen numerous Job vacancies for Filipino teachers being required and the salary they are offering is between 15 - 20 thousand Thai Baht. On the other hand, there are schools that do not discriminate between nationalities but it would be hard to find opportunities there as they do not advertise positions that often.
Hello sir ,can I apply after 12th with TEFL?
Sorry, I don't clearly understand your question
Which program offer teaching English internship program in Japan
Is there an internship like that?
sorry for the late reply, I am not aware of any particular internship programs for Japan. Sorry!
How to apply for a job after completing TEFL
There are a few websites and Facebook group you can join that have job postings. Your institute can help you find a job as well. Also, you can visit schools in-person with your resume
Hello. Would you please answer my questions now...I am asking for, this video is about two years old...thank you.
Is there age limit to become a TEFL teacher in Thailand?
What is the highest possible salary a non-native speaker can make in Thailand? Can one make 70000 baht per month?
Thank your for your time!
There is no specific age limit for teach English in Thailand.
In my opinion, If you are looking for a high salary position, your should target for max salary of up to 50,000 Baht per month. 70k might be too high of a target.
Hope that answers your question
@@Desiabroad Thank you!
Sir Which are the degree's you did before working as a teacher in Thailand
I completed my bachelor's degree in Business and Management. Yes, you can become a teacher after completing Masters but still would be useful to have some sort of teaching certification to show that you have knowledge of teaching English.
@@Desiabroad Thnq Sir For The Information ❤
Hello sir m from Pakistan. I have been teaching English for 8 years in different schools here in Pakistan. I m 36 years old and I did my masters in English literature and linguistics in 2009. Now I did my Bachelor in Education (B.ed) few months back. Can I get a job of English teaching in Thailand as Thailand is one of my favourite countries. I 4got to mention I have been teaching spoken English to students from grade 1 to grade 4 too. Besides that do I really need to do Tefl etc
If you have a degree in education, I don't think you need a TEFL certificate as your degree will be considered a higher qualification for the purpose of teaching
@@Desiabroad thank u very much sir. One more thing I wanna ask. First thing should be I will have to be present physically in Thailand to drop CVs in different schools and when a school or college accepts me what would I do next I mean how will I convert my tourist visa into work visa?
@@Desiabroad salaam. Saad sir m insha Allah coming to Thailand after Ramadan this year. My documents are my result cards from matriculation to Masters in English and Result of Bachelor in Education too along with my 8 years teaching experience in different schools. All those documents are in my email as I think the hard copies can be noticed by immigration department. So I will definitely meet u in chiang mai. I will apply first in international schools in Bangkok.
Hello Saad, I am planning to enrol for the SEE TEFL course and want to have a small chat with you regarding this. Can you please help me out? Can we have a small conversation over the phone?
Sorry for the late reply. Please send me a DM on my Facebook account linked below:
facebook.com/desilivingabroad
Can Masters in Engineering work as teacher in Thailand without TEFL??pls reply sir
You will still be required by majority of the schools to gain at least a TEFL Certificate to prove that you have some ability/ knowledge of teach.
Hope that answers your question.
@@Desiabroad whether they recruit M.E candidate as a school teacher sir?
@@nithilammathskaraikudi4830 Yes they do!
@@Desiabroad thanks a lot for your reply sir!!
Can I teach; ECONOMICS in Thailand ⁉️
Sir. Another Doubt is that....Am in India Now. After check the SEE TEFL Site I saw that the suitable date which is 18th October to 12th November. If i Came there 20 days (Included 14 days of quarantine) before that mentioned date , can i book my seat for TEFL Course Directly??
If by directly you mean 'in person', yes you have that option
@@Desiabroad yes.. The person.....thank u sir🤗
M Sorry I Asked A Lot Of Questions But It's My Dream To Go There So I Have To Work Hard For That
Thanx a lot sir it was vry informative.
Which ielts general or academic?
Both are acceptable
@@Desiabroad i have a score of 7.5 so am i good to go??
@@seeker3675 that's a good score
Is Nigeria a native speaker country??? 🙏
Mostly from the UK,USA, Australia or South Africa
Hello sir how are you
Sir I am from India and I have a question that which exam I have to fight first in india for getting job in Thailand as an English teacher and how to clear my interview in Thailand sir please help me I seen your all videos and all are important and very informative sir thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us thank you sir
Thank you for your support!
You will be required to have some sort of Teaching certification and TEFL is one of the courses that you can complete to start teaching in Thailand. Some of the institutes that you complete your course from might guide/help you in finding you first teaching job and they will also guide you on how to prepare for your interviews.
@@Desiabroad thank you sir thank you so much take care of yourself and your family ❤️
gotta be rough living on that salary. maybe get a bowl of rice a day if you save enough
A lot of NNES didn’t find a job because they didn’t get TEFL from Thailand ???!!!😦 What a nonsense !
But how if I had few years of teaching experience in Vietnam? Even in that case I strongly need another certificate from Thailand apart of my previous certificate ?😮
I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say. Getting a TEFL certificate from a country that you plan on teaching can be beneficial as the institution you get the TEFL certificate from can help you find your first job as that is what happened for me.
You do not need to get a TEFL certificate again, if you already have one.
@@Desiabroad thanks !
Hi Desi, Are you Pakistani? just curious.
Yes, I am 😊
Hey desi, I'm NES Teacher from UK with Ba and tefl certificate. I'm UK born Asian ethnic. I am really keen on working as a teacher in Thailand. Can you send me your contact and help me out you seem like you know the whole process. Cheers🙏 love the channel!
Hey there!
If you have any questions you send me a message via my Facebook or Instagram
facebook.com/desilivingabroad
Hahaha Hello im nawat
Hey Nawat!
How are you doing?
Brother, can I get your email id. I have some questions to ask before pursuing see tefl. Thanks In advance
desi.livingabroad@gmail.com